UNIPORT PhD Admission; The Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt (OTI-UNIPORT), is a renowned postgraduate energy institute that provides comprehensive educational support and guidance to the oil and gas industry.
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The institute focuses on the development and delivery of leadership, management, and technical education specifically tailored to the offshore oil and gas sector. In collaboration with TechnipFMC and reputable oil and gas companies, OTI-UNIPORT engages in teaching, research, and continuous professional development activities aimed at promoting the sustainability of the offshore oil and gas industry. The institute’s primary objective is to cultivate a pool of skilled and competent manpower resources that meet the evolving needs of the energy industry in Nigeria and beyond.
UNIPORT PhD Admission
Graduate Programmes of the Institute
The PhD Programmes offered at the Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt (OTI-UNIPORT), include Pipeline Engineering, Offshore Engineering, and Subsea Engineering in collaboration with TechnipFMC Technologies. The institute provides a conducive learning environment where students have access to audiovisual aids, e-learning resources, and internet facilities. The teaching faculty comprises lecturers from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), other universities in Nigeria and abroad, professionals from renowned institutions, and industry experts.
The duration of the PhD programme is 24 months for full-time study and a minimum of 48 months for part-time study.
Award of Degree: Depending on entry qualifications and programme of study, a successful candidate shall receive the PhD award by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Admission Requirements: Candidates for admission into any of the PhD programmes must possess a Master’s Degree in the relevant area from any other recognized University, with an average cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.5 on a scale of 5.0. In addition, the candidate must score at least 60% in the PhD admission Interview.
Application Processing Fee: A non – refundable Application Processing Fee of Twenty Thousand (N20,000) in certified bank draft made payable to the Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port- Harcourt. Application Form can be obtained on-line www.otiuniport.org. The Form should be completed and submitted online. But hard copy of the completed Form along with the Bank Draft should also be submitted in person or via courier to: The Director, Offshore Technology Institute (OTI), ETF Gas Engineering University Park (UNIPARK), P.O. Box 50, Uniport Post Office, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt.
Important dates to remember: (Any change will be displayed on our website)
- Completed Application Forms must be returned to: The Director, Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt, on or before Friday, 8th July 2023.
- Oral Interview for short-listed candidates via zoom shall be on Friday, 29th July 2023.
- Academic activities shall commence in September, 2023.
- For enquiries contact: director@otiuniport.org, +234 (0)803 454 5849, +234 (0)703 295 1006, +234 (0) 703 442 2101.
Scholarship: Candidates are expected to seek sponsorship from corporate bodies, PTDF, State Governments and other sponsoring agencies.
Signed:
Dr. Gloria Chinda
Registrar
